SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 988
WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Detta and Donnie
Haffelder placed great faith and trust in one another, and they
have been amply rewarded, as they are now celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Lora Detta Gibson and William Donn Haffelder were
married on June 11, 1963, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in
Austin; and
WHEREAS, When introduced to Detta at Barton Springs Pool,
Donnie was "struck by the thunderbolt" that triggered a 50-year
love affair; since that day, their love and devotion have only
grown stronger as together they have experienced the joys of their
companionship and their great affection for one another; and
WHEREAS, Detta and Donnie have been blessed with a
wonderful family; their children, Lisa Haffelder and William
David Haffelder, and their grandchildren, Austin Kyle Donalson
and William Dylan Haffelder, have been a source of much pride and
joy; and
WHEREAS, After many years of working in different
professions, both Detta and Donnie ended up working for the Texas
Senate, where they are respected and beloved by all who have had
the privilege of knowing them; on the day of their anniversary
celebration, in keeping with Detta's rule never to leave Texas,
they have chosen to eat pie at the Blue Bonnet Café in Marble
Falls in lieu of a world cruise; and
WHEREAS, The great love, kindness, laughter, and mutual
affection that Detta and Donnie have shared for these many years
is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to Detta and
Donnie Haffelder on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day and as
an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Carona
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 16, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate